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SUMMARY:Smartly Dressed Fashion Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:London Calling! The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society is pleased to announce the details of its annual Smartly Dressed Fashion Show & Luncheon\, one of St. Petersburg’s most anticipated charity events of the social season! \nSmartly Dressed Fashion Show – London Calling  is sponsored by Dillard’s and will be held on Thursday\, November 5\, 2026. Now in its 48th year\, this stunning fashion show will be presented at St. Petersburg’s historic Coliseum. \nThurs\, Nov 5\, 2026\nThe Coliseum\n535 4th Avenue North\, St. Petersburg\, FL\nDoors open at 10 am\nFashion Show & Luncheon at 12 pm \nMore Info \n\nFor more information\, contact the Reservations Chair at RSVP@StuartSociety.org\nCancellation requests must be in writing and received by the Reservations Chairperson 7 days prior to the event in order to receive a refund. \nThe portion of your contribution which is not tax-deductible for Smartly Dressed is $50.00\, which is the fair market value of the goods and services provided.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/2627-stuart-society-smartly-dressed/
LOCATION:The Colleseum\, 535 4th Avenue North\, St. Petersburg\, FL
CATEGORIES:The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
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SUMMARY:Art After Dark: Trivia Night with Max Blowers
DESCRIPTION:Trivia host Max Blowers hosts an action-packed trivia night designed to challenge minds of all kinds. From pop culture and history to science\, music\, and art\, of course\, this all-subjects showdown has something for everyone. Looking for a leg up on the competition? Explore the galleries for a special clue. Trivia begins at 6 pm. \nPlus\, enjoy Café Clementine’s L’Apéro hours\, featuring organic wines\, local Green Bench beer\, and a lineup of savory and sweet delights. \nArt After Dark occurs on select Thursday evenings throughout the year\, with discounted admission\, special programming\, engaging docent-led tours\, and more. \nThu\, Nov 5\, 5 pm – 8 pm\nFree for MFA Members\n$16 for Not-Yet-Members (Youth 17 and under are FREE) \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. \nBECOME A MEMBER \n  \n\n\nMax Blowers\n \nMax is a sixth-generation St. Pete native and hospitality professional. Combining his love for pop culture trivia and showmanship\, Max curates an unforgettable night out for trivia. \nEvery month\, Max brings you an immersive and themed trivia experience. This isn’t your average pub trivia. Expect themed activities\, music and outfits. Themes change monthly\,  covering popular films\, tv and pop culture topics. Whether you are an expert on the topic of the month or just a casual observer\, Max and his team ensure a fun night out no matter what. \n\n\nSponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-after-dark-trivia-night-with-max-blowers-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art After Dark,Trivia Night
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SUMMARY:October Book Club Modern + Myth
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations\, the MFA is proud to introduce Book + Belonging\, a four-part book club that encourages participants to ponder the widely held ideas of the “anonymous African artist” and assumptions that masquerade is an unchanging\, static art form solely rooted in the distant past. \nThis month’s book club pick\, Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah\, is a piercingly raw and\, at times\, heartbreakingly satirical look at what it’s like to be young and Black in America. By placing ordinary characters in extraordinary situations\, Adjei-Brenyah reveals the violence\, injustice\, and painful absurdities that Black men and women contend with every day in this country. \nEach session will feature a specially paired wine\, unlimited popcorn\, a carefully facilitated book club discussion\, and a gallery talk to bridge the artworks in the exhibition to the relevant and resonant conversations shaping our society today. \nHeld in partnership with Book + Bottle. Books can be purchased at the MFA Shop and Book + Bottle. \n\n\nThu\, Nov 5\, 6 PM – 8 PM\nMarly Room\n$25 for Members\n$35 for Not-Yet-Members\nTicket includes program and one glass of wine. Additional wine available for purchase.\n \nTICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\n\nMore about Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah\nPaperback – Published in 2018 – 208 pgs \n“An unbelievable debut\, one that announces a new and necessary American voice.”—New York Times Book Review \nThe acclaimed debut collection from the author of Chain Gang All Stars; a piercingly raw and\, at times\, heartbreakingly satirical look at what it’s like to be young and Black in America. \nFrom the start of this extraordinary debut\, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah’s writing will grab you\, haunt you\, enrage and invigorate you. By placing ordinary characters in extraordinary situations\, Adjei-Brenyah reveals the violence\, injustice\, and painful absurdities that Black men and women contend with every day in this country. \nThese stories tackle urgent instances of racism and cultural unrest\, and explore the many ways we fight for humanity in an unforgiving world. \n\nIn “The Finkelstein Five\,” Adjei-Brenyah gives us an unforgettable reckoning of the brutal prejudice of our justice system.\nIn “Zimmer Land\,” we see a far-too-easy-to-believe imagining of racism as sport.\n“Friday Black” and “How to Sell a Jacket as Told by Ice King” show the horrors of consumerism and the toll it takes on us all.\n\nEntirely fresh in its style and perspective\, and sure to appeal to fans of Colson Whitehead\, Marlon James\, and George Saunders\, Friday Black confronts readers with a complicated\, insistent\, wrenching chorus of emotions\, the final note of which\, remarkably\, is hope. \n\n\nAbout Book + Bottle\nBook + Bottle is a bottle shop\, an independent bookstore\, a coffee café\, and a wine bar all rolled into one exquisite little package. They have the most passionate\, friendly\, and helpful team in town to help you choose a book or a bottle or to take care of you and your friends on your night off. \nThey’re an independent\, woman-owned\, values-driven\, sustainably run\, local-first business that believes little kindnesses can make our community—and the world—a better place. \nbookandbottlestpete.com \n\n\nSponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/2627-book-club-october/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Sensory Saturday | Hands-On with Curious Creations Co.
DESCRIPTION:Families with children with sensory sensitivities are invited to explore the galleries during our Sensory Saturday. Sensory fidgets\, noise-canceling headphones\, and regulating tools are available for visitors of all ages to borrow at the Visitor Services desk. \nAlso\, join our Sensory Saturday Hands-On program for activities filled with sensory play\, fine motor skill exploration\, and artmaking. Experiment with non-toxic\, sensory-friendly materials this month outside the museum under the Bombax Tree. Activities are generally geared towards ages 2-6. For a limited time\, during the months of October and November\, this program is FREE!  \nSensory Saturdays occur on the first Saturday of every month. \nSat\, Nov 7\, 10 AM – 12 PM \nActivities under the Bombax Tree are free and do not require museum admission.\nA museum admission ticket is required for access to the galleries.\nMFA Members receive free gallery admission. \nMFA ADMISSION \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT CURIOUS CREATIONS CO. \n\n\n\n\n \nAs a mom to two energetic boys\, Celine understands the importance of keeping little hands and minds engaged with fun\, screen-free activities. She began creating sensory bins to encourage her oldest son to explore\, learn\, and play independently—and what started as a simple solution quickly grew into a true passion. \nThrough her business\, Curious Creations Co.\, Celine designs sensory kits\, toys\, and learning materials that spark curiosity and creativity while promoting fine motor skills\, sensory exploration\, and imaginative play. Each item is lovingly handcrafted to bring joy\, learning\, and a little magic into every home. \nWhether you’re enjoying a quiet moment or watching your child dive into a world of discovery\, you can trust that they’re engaged in meaningful\, enriching play. Celine is grateful for every family that makes Curious Creations Co. part of their journey—your support means the world! \n\n \nSensory Saturdays is part of our Picture of Health initiative. Picture of Health is a comprehensive initiative that explores interconnected notions of well-being transcending geographical and temporal boundaries\, leveraging the MFA Collection as a starting point. This program fosters a holistic investigation of health\, encompassing cognitive\, physical\, physiological\, emotional\, civic\, intellectual\, and spiritual dimensions\, all with the aim of nurturing a sense of wellness within our community. \n  \n\n\n\nSponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/sensory-saturday-11-7-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sensory Saturdays,Youth and Family Event
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SUMMARY:Masquerade in Motion A Community Celebration at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Follow the beat and step into the vibrant world of masquerade at this free\, family-friendly community celebration outside of the museum walls. Through live performance\, artmaking\, music\, dance\, and drumming\, you’ll discover the creativity\, innovation\, and living traditions shaping contemporary masquerade. \nGet moving with a dynamic performance by the Kuumba Dancers & Drummers  followed by an interactive dance and drumming workshop\, where everyone can find the rhythm together. \nOffering a distinctly local vision of masquerade\, St. Petersburg artist iBOMS (Jabari Reed-Diop) makes a special appearance with his original masquerade\, Tufani: Lion of the Florida Wilds\, inspired by Florida’s powerful storm systems and influenced by Egungun masquerade traditions of the Yoruba and Zangbeto traditions of Benin\, Togo\, and Nigeria. \nKeep the creativity going and make something of your own! Create colorful wearable adornments\, design your own rhythm shaker\, and transform the energy of music and dance into visual art through movement-inspired drawing activities led by the MFA’s Teen Arts Council. Let the kids get hands-on with Celine from Curious Creations Co.! Stop by her station for hands-on sensory play and kinetic art-making tailored just for little ones.  \nThis joyful celebration invites everyone to experience the creativity\, collaboration\, and living traditions at the heart of the MFA’s exhibition\, New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations. \nSat\, Nov 7\, 12 PM – 2 PM\nFree: Registration Required \nGET TICKETS \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!\nEnjoy free admission\, special access\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, and more. \nBECOME A MEMBER \nThis arts experience is made possible by a Creative Pinellas grant through Pinellas County arts tourism funding. \n \nSponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/2627-masquerade-motion-11-7/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE for MFA Members,FREE for Pinellas County Residents,Youth and Family Event
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